According to exclusive sources from Africafoot, Olympique Lyonnais is close to finalizing a three-year strategic partnership with Ittihad de Tanger. This agreement is part of the French club's strategy to increase its presence in Morocco and would give Lyon the opportunity to recruit top players from local academies. A source close to the matter stated that the deal would also facilitate an exchange of expertise. Former Ittihad de Tanger player Mohammed Réda Mokhtari identified attacker Akram El Wahabi as one of three young talents who could potentially benefit from this collaboration.